I feel like I am about to break down

[HououinKiyoma]

After studying to get into a decent engineering college in India, I've found out that this was not at all what I was expecting.

There is a huge amount of stress because of assignments, submissions and stuff. I frequently get really stressed out from everything. I've lost the will to study and that is just not helping me in any way. I wake up every morning and go to college without any sort of enthusiasm. I've lost the interest in reading books and playing an instrument.

Whenever I get stressed my heart starts pounding against my chest and I feel like my head is going to burst. Im afraid the problem is turning chronic.

I'm really sad with how my life is going at this moment. I feel de-motivated and have no idea how I'll spend the next 4 years of my course.

[jft96]

Find relaxing hobby or something,that can help you,i was in the same mood when i started high school,one of the hardest in country but its going very well now,just relax,life is hard...no pain,no gain :D
Good luck with that

[theHoneyBadger]

I too am an engineering student mate, and I agree, it is unbelievably stressful, and I have seen close friends give in to the stress and drop out, but in my opinion, it is a test. Earlier in my first year of studies, I often felt like throwing my book down and running to the beach and becoming some sort of Hobo, but I just sat down, composed my emotion, and then I prioritised each challenge to get them done, and it all worked well for me.
You'll see, once you adapt to the hard work, it becomes second nature to you, but you need to learn how to cope with it. It is Engineering unfortunately, it is very rewarding in the long run, but to get to the end post requires a lot of patience and discipline.
As for your stress affecting you so much, I would recommend some stress management methods. I mediate often, and I attend group counselling for stress, and it helps me to vent out my problems, because they are there to help. I am more than certain your university/college will offer such programs because being affected by the stress of your degree is definitely not uncommon, so seek some help there. Best of luck though, message me if you'd like to talk more.